Audit Manager

RibbitZ LLC; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RibbitZ LLC in Lincolnshire, IL seeks an Audit Manager to lead engagements from planning to completion and to supervise teams for both for-profit and nonprofit clients.

The role reports to the Audit Partner and focuses on ownership of the audit and review function, driving quality, consistency, and client satisfaction through strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Prior experience in an Audit Manager role is required.
• Must have held an Audit Manager title for at least 3 years at their current firm.
• Strong experience managing audits and reviews for both for-profit and nonprofit clients.
• Active CPA license required.
• Proven ability to manage engagements independently and lead audit teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Stable employment history; minimal job changes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit and review engagements from planning through completion.
• Oversee audits and reviews for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Supervise, mentor, and review work prepared by senior and junior audit staff.
• Ensure audits are performed in accordance with professional standards and firm methodologies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for audit clients, maintaining strong and professional relationships.
• Collaborate closely with the Audit Partner on engagement strategy, scheduling, and execution.
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and ensure timely resolution throughout engagements.
• Support continuous improvement within the audit practice and contribute to firm-wide initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Mentoring

Audit expertise

Education

CPA license

Job description

The Audit Manager will play a key leadership role within the firm's audit and assurance practice. This position is ideal for an experienced audit professional who can manage engagements end-to-end, oversee teams, and serve as a trusted point of contact for clients. The Audit Manager will work closely with the Audit Partner and is expected to take ownership of the audit and review function, helping drive consistency, quality, and client satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage audit and review engagements from planning through completion.
• Oversee audits and reviews for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Supervise, mentor, and review work prepared by senior and junior audit staff.
• Ensure audits are performed in accordance with professional standards and firm methodologies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for audit clients, maintaining strong and professional relationships.
• Collaborate closely with the Audit Partner on engagement strategy, scheduling, and execution.
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and ensure timely resolution throughout engagements.
• Support continuous improvement within the audit practice and contribute to firm-wide initiatives as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 6-10+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Prior experience in an Audit Manager role is required.
• Must have held an Audit Manager title for at least 3 years at their current firm.
• Strong experience managing audits and reviews for both for-profit and nonprofit clients.
• Active CPA license required.
• Proven ability to manage engagements independently and lead audit teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Stable employment history; minimal job changes preferred.